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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bizzo Colez (ranked 5526 p4p, 4219 weight class) and Eros Valentino (ranked 288 p4p, 245 weight class). Colez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. Valentino has chosen Faint - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bizzo Colez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eros Valentino!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentino catches Colez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colez throws a right and a left that Valentino avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Colez. Those never looked like landing.
Colez throws a combination. Valentino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Colez lands a nice hook to Valentino's body. Valentino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentino misses with an uppercut. Colez saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colez throws a looping overhand right but Valentino ducks down to avoid it.
Colez lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentino lands with a right hand.
Colez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Colez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentino was well out of range. Poor timing from Colez.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Colez.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez looks to land a combination but Valentino avoids it well.
Colez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colez misses with a few strikes there.
Colez throws out a leg kick but Valentino moves out of range and Colez only half commits.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Valentino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Colez under the eye.
Colez misses with a series of wild punches.
Colez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentino at a distance.
Valentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentino misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Colez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valentino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentino.
Colez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentino.
Colez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colez.
Colez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentino on the side of the head.
Valentino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Valentino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colez drops his hands momentarily and Valentino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Valentino. Those never looked like landing.
Colez swings for the body but Valentino moves out of range.
Colez throws a right and a left that Valentino avoids nicely.
Colez moves out of range of the strikes.
Colez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Valentino misses.
Colez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colez misses with a few strikes there.
Colez walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Valentino.
A punch combination from Colez misses.
Colez looks to land a combination but Valentino avoids it well.
Valentino connects with a single shot there.
Valentino throws a lazy right hand but Colez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Colez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentino stuns Colez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valentino has Colez up against the cage in a clinch.
Colez blocks an uppercut.
Colez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colez stuns Valentino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colez slips under a jab from Valentino.
Nice defenses there by Colez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colez misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Colez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Colez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colez cracks Valentino with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Colez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colez blocks a jab.
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Valentino backs away, Colez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentino checks it well.
Valentino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Colez. Colez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valentino moves into range and clinches up with Colez.
Colez working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bizzo Colez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentino scores with a nice strike.
Valentino lands a nice looking body shot.
Valentino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Colez throws a series of punches but Valentino moves out of range.
Colez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
It looked like Colez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bizzo Colez is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentino misses the jab.
Valentino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizzo Colez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colez avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Colez slips a straight right by Valentino.
Colez is looking to counter punch.
Colez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colez looks to land a combination but Valentino avoids it well.
Colez misses with a series of wild punches.
Colez sets himself, and Valentino steps forward looking for the clinch! Colez avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino moves out of range as Colez strikes.
Colez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentino misses with a hook
and Colez counters with a nice body shot.
Valentino thuds a left hand into Colez's body.
Valentino lands with a shot to the body.
Colez looks to land a combination but Valentino avoids it well.
Valentino throws a hook but Colez blocks it.
Valentino takes the fight into the clinch.
Colez can't break the clinch.
Valentino working aggressively here.
Valentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentino tries to work over Colez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez tries to break free but Valentino pushes him back against the cage.
Valentino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colezs head.
Colez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentino has Colez pushed against the cage.
Colez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentino has a couple of punches blocked by Colez.
Come on Valentino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valentino misses with a body punch.
Valentino has Colez pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valentino prevents Colez from breaking the clinch.
Valentino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentino misses with some punches.
Colez has had enough of the clinch but Valentino keeps him there for the moment.
Valentino has a couple of punches blocked by Colez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colez blocks an uppercut.
Valentino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colez blocks an uppercut.
Colez can't break the clinch.
Colez breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Valentino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colez on the side of the head.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Colez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Colez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentino slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Valentino scores with a nice head shot.
Colez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentino wants to counter the offense by Colez and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Valentino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valentino lands an overhand right.
Valentino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colez misses the shot to the body.
Colez throws a low kick, looking for Valentino's leg but Valentino calmly moves out of range.
Valentino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentino misses with a hook
and Colez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentino connects with a body shot that sends Colez's belly button to the back.
Colez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Colez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colez defending well as Valentino loads up on a big left hand.
Colez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colez throws a series of punches but Valentino moves out of range.
Valentino tries to counter with a clinch but Colez shakes him off and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colez throws a series of punches but Valentino avoids them all with ease.
Valentino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Valentino.
Valentino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colez is looking to wear down Valentino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valentino throws a jab but it's blocked by Colez.
Colez misses with a two punch combination.
Valentino takes a swing at Colez's ribcage but misses.
Valentino throws a one two combo.
Valentino cracks Colez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentino lands with a shot to the body.
Colez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentino cracks a nice hook into Colez's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Valentino.
Colez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentino.
Colez tries to land a front kick but Valentino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino lands with a straight right. Colez didn't see that one coming.
Colez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentino lands with an uppercut that bounces Colez off the cage and back into range.
Valentino has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Valentino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 Colez is rocked!
Valentino lands with an overhand left.
Oh Colez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Valentino gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Colez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eros Valentino!
A very excited looking Eros Valentino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Bizzo Colez stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just the beginning...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 3495 p4p, 24399 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 439 p4p, 709 weight class). Little Late will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Late drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Late should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wilson has tightened it up now! Late should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wade Wilson!
A less than humble Wade Wilson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 1549 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Derrick Bradley (ranked 229 p4p, 248 weight class). Tuytuhlz comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Bradley has chosen Sudbury Saturday Night as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bradley.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tuytuhlz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tuytuhlz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuytuhlz.
A little feinted left hand from Tuytuhlz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bradley finds it's way through Tuytuhlz's defenses.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuytuhlz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Bradley.
Bradley swings for the body but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bradley manages to circle out of the way.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradley cracks Tuytuhlz with a good jab.
Bradley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bradley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley connects with an inside leg kick.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Tuytuhlz is rocked!
Tuytuhlz is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bradley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tuytuhlz crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tuytuhlz's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Bradley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Malig (ranked 2114 p4p, 2307 weight class) and Vudu Sims (ranked 123 p4p, 143 weight class). Vudu Sims will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morgan Malig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malig needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Malig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sims misses the jab.
Malig feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Malig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donk. Sims catches Malig right on the button with a cross.
Sims misses with a hook
and Malig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Sims tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Malig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sims manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims prevents Malig from improving his position.
Sims tries to stand and escape but Malig is controlling the position.
Malig wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
Sims is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malig is doing well to control the position and prevent Sims from advancing to side control.
Malig looking for submissions off his back.
Sims is thwarting Malig's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims tries to stand but can't do so whilst Malig controls his leg.
Malig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sims decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sims scores with a hook.
Sims has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sims cracks Malig with an open hand slap.
Malig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sims works the jab nicely.
Malig throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
Sims swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Malig misses.
Malig wants to slow Sims down by chopping away at his legs.
Malig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malig looks to land a body kick but Sims moved away.
A nice side step and Sims releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sims cracks Malig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malig swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sims counter with a right hand.
Malig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sims to score with a decent uppercut.
Sims is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malig's half guard.
Malig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malig controlling the position for now.
Sims tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Malig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sims is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims decides to return to a standing position.
Malig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sims might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims misses with a hook
and Malig counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malig has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sims uses from the top position.
Sims being controlled here momentarily.
Sims is looking to stand up but Malig won't let him.
Malig is pulling down on Sims's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sims connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malig's hands.
Sims is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sims looks to score with a jab to the body but Malig is just out of range.
Malig attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.
Sims throws a body shot but no joy.
Malig attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.
Sims looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malig managing to control the position.
Malig has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig has control of Sims's left arm, preventing Sims from doing any damage.
Malig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malig pulls Sims in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims wants to stand but Malig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malig holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sims with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sims throws a combination. Malig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sims lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Sims misses
and Malig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims pushes Malig off looking to stand but Malig dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sims won't allow Malig to pass to mount.
Sims trying to control here.
Malig trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malig is thwarting Sims's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malig gets a takedown into half guard.
Malig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malig wants to pass to mount but Sims is defending the position.
Malig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sims is just riding it out for now. Malig eventually gives up the hold.
Sims trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Malig manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Malig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sims is out of range.
Sims looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Sims there.
Sims lands with a right hand.
Sims looking to score a takedown here. Malig is defending well but Sims drives through and ends up in Malig's guard.
Sims wants to stand but Malig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malig trying to control the position here.
Malig looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sims.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sims.
Sims lands a jab-cross combination.
Sims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Malig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sims misses with a hook to the body
and Malig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Malig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malig moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan Malig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sims can't escape the position.
Malig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malig.
Malig has hold of Sims's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sims manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malig controlling the position easily from mount.
Vudu Sims is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malig unloads with some shots from mount but Sims bucks and avoids them well.
Sims wants to hold on but Malig pushes him away.
Malig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Sims is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sims and Malig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Malig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vudu Sims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sims winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vudu Sims!
A very excited looking Vudu Sims made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Morgan Malig spoke after the fight, saying 'Good luck the rest of the Tournament Thibs!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1066 p4p, 1720 weight class) and Smashy Cartwright (ranked 119 p4p, 187 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hammer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Dux.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Dux sprawls well.
Cartwright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cartwright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dux - the referee stops the clock and Cartwright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dux. Cartwright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dux throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dux lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dux thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to move into range but Cartwright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartwright clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Cartwright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dux misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartwright! But no joy.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Dux.
Dux throws a body kick that misses.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dux.
Cartwright clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Dux pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dux lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cartwright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux looking to control.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cartwright uses it to pass to side control.
Cartwright working the ground and pound from side control.
Dux is rocked!
Cartwright in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dux looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cartwright turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
An out of breath Smashy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McCallen (ranked 1589 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Robo Dexterity (ranked 96 p4p, 142 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McCallen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robo Dexterity!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from McCallen.
Dexterity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCallen.
Dexterity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCallen.
Dexterity throws a head kick that misses.
McCallen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dexterity misses with a wild body shot.
McCallen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dexterity wants to clinch up but McCallen keeps it at a distance.
Dexterity moves away from the strike by McCallen.
Dexterity throws a wild hook but McCallen just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Dexterity gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McCallen raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McCallen!
In his post fight interview, Trevor McCallen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 1345 p4p, 968 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 197 p4p, 141 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Tassen sprawls well. He's pushed De Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen drops De Oliveira with a beautiful combination! De Oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tassen is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveira shoots in but Tassen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tassen as he avoids it easily.
De Oliveira takes one to the chin there.
De Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tassen swivels and escapes.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tassen as he jumps to the side.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tassen defends well and De Oliveira ends up having to push Tassen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Tassen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tassen gets underhooks to prevent De Oliveira's takedown attempt.
De Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Tassen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
De Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tassen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tassen prevents it.
De Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tassen breaks from the clinch.
Tassen lunges at De Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Oliveira's hand.
Tassen sends De Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tassen is motioning to the referee to let De Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tassen is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tassen shuts the power down on De Oliveira. Lights out, game over! Tassen is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rav Kapur (ranked 976 p4p, 702 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 143 p4p, 101 weight class). Rav Kapur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amaru Kawiwasulu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu clinches up with Kapur and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kapur is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu manages to break the clinch.
Kapur moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Kapur swings for the body but Kawiwasulu moves out of range.
Kapur fails with the takedown
and Kawiwasulu counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur being controlled against the cage.
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapur blocks it with crossed arms.
Kapur jumps guard but Kawiwasulu stands there with Kapur around his waist. Kapur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kawiwasulu smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rav Kapur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapur keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kapur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kawiwasulu sprawls and moves away.
Kapur has a takedown stuffed.
Kawiwasulu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kapur.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawiwasulu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapur shoots in for a takedown but Kawiwasulu shows good takedown defense.
Kapur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kapur shoots and misses
and Kawiwasulu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kapur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawiwasulu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Amaru Kawiwasulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu pushes Kapur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Kapur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapur's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapur.
Kawiwasulu cracks Kapur with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Rav Kapur's cut is getting worse.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Kapur's ribcage. Kapur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kapur avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kapur takes a shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Kapur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapur's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu throws a big uppercut that drops Kapur! More strikes from Kawiwasulu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kapur lies dazed against the cage as Kawiwasulu celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needle Dick (ranked 89 p4p, 217 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 13 p4p, 40 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Watch where you're going, Needle Dick!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jani Honkanen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Needle Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Honkanen shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dick lands a big right hand that sends Honkanen crashing to the mat! Dick stays standing though and waves Honkanen back to his feet!
 It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Honkanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Honkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Dick as Honkanen shoots in.
Dick throws an overhand right that lands on Honkanen's shoulder, as Honkanen tries to avoid the shot.
Dick looks to land a left hand but Honkanen moved out of range nicely.
Honkanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Needle Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Honkanen.
Honkanen misses with a combination
and Dick counters with a huge left! Honkanen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dick isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Honkanen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Needle Dick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 43 p4p, 298 weight class) and Anwar Rinda (ranked 7 p4p, 38 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. Anwar Rinda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anwar Rinda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinda misses with a hook.
Takashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinda misses with an uppercut
and Takashi counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinda.
Takashi has hold of one of Rinda's legs. Rinda is fighting the takedown attempt but Takashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi is trying to work for a kimura but Rinda is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Takashi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rinda's thigh. Rinda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Rinda wants to improve his position but instead Takashi has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Rinda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rinda trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi is taking a breather. Rinda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rinda throws an overhand right that lands on Takashi's shoulder, as Takashi tries to avoid the shot.
Rinda gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rinda can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Rinda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinda misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda throws a punch but it's blocked by Takashi.
A right handed body shot lands from Rinda.
Takashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rinda looking to control but Takashi passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rinda tries to bum rush Takashi with a series of wild strikes but Takashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rinda.
Rinda throws a jab but it's blocked by Takashi.
Rinda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rinda throws a hook to the side of Takashi's head but Takashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A cross from Rinda lands.
Rinda stuffs the takedown attempt from Takashi. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rinda, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rinda quickly recovers to half guard.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rinda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takashi clinches up with Rinda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinda misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi slows down the pace here.
Takashi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rinda stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi wants to stall.
Rinda throws a head punch that misses.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi wants the takedown. Rinda is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rinda's guard against the cage.
Takashi won't allow Rinda to sweep him here.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Takashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takashi stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinda trying to control here.
Takashi is looking to advance position but Rinda won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Takashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinda enables Takashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takashi controlling from the top position.
Rinda looking for a triangle here. Takashi is fighting it but it looks tight! Rinda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Takashi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anwar Rinda!
Anwar Rinda is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Anwar Rinda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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